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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.35, 771.06 and 441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.35, 771.06 and 441.12 is: 608.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.35 : 771.06 = 441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.35/771.06 = 441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.35x = 771.06 × 441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.35x = 340,129.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,129.99/559.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.08

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